Leftover Turkey Salad

5 from 3 votes

Leftover Turkey Salad

Have leftover turkey you're not sure what to do with? Try this Leftover Turkey Salad recipe that's savory, crunchy, and tossed in creamy a homemade dressing.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: leftover turkey recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 544kcal

Author: Tania Sheff

Ingredients

4 cups leftover turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup finely diced celery
½ cup chopped scallions
½ cup mayo
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
½ cup mayo, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pepper
To the dressing add the leftover turkey, celery, and scallions. Mix well and serve.
4 cups leftover turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces, ½ cup finely diced celery, ½ cup chopped scallions

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Variations to this Recipe

Add red bell peppers. Adding some red bell peppers to this salad gives it a nice crunch, moisture, and sweetness that is utterly delicious.
Try it with some fruit. Make this salad with chopped grapes, cranberries, raisins, and apples for some added sweetness to go with the savory flavors.
Add nuts. Add some pecans to this recipe for a tasty crunch and nutty flavor. You can also try it with walnuts, cashews, and almonds.
Substitute the turkey. You can still make this basic recipe if you have no turkey. Chicken is a great substitute and has a similar flavor.

How to Store it

Store this Leftover Turkey Salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. It can stay fresh for up to 4 days.

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